Sport

Coverage of local sports from every angle — tournaments, athlete profiles, and the business behind the games. Explore the impact of sport in our town, and stories that inspire our community.

Rye just have edge over tourists

Rye's three cricket teams were all in action over the weekend with the 2nd and 3rd teams both missing players due to the tourist industry. Read Martin Blincow's report here

By Ben Keeley

/ 27 Aug 2015

Rye bay prepare for the new season

By Ben Keeley

/ 27 Aug 2015

Britain's bikers didn't fold up

One leg of a circumnavigation of Britain by bike met with an unexpected obstacle - Southern Railways. But the cyclists did get to meet Rye's Mayor and the Town Cryer outside the Heritage Centre. Paul Simpson reports.

By Rye News

/ 20 Aug 2015

Tarrants double secures victory

Icklesham Casuals Veterans started off the new season as they faced Little Common Veterans. Casuals kicked off the defence of there Hastings F A Veterans Cup at home on Wednesday evening. Read David Mayne's report here

By Ben Keeley

/ 20 Aug 2015

Light winds work for some

The first of a series of seven races saw some precise sailing in light air conditions with one boat, in particular, meeting the challenge

By Ben Keeley

/ 20 Aug 2015

Riding again for rescuers

Cyclists will be taking to the road again to raise money for the ambulance charity, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, as part of a major annual bike ride. Several of those riding have been aided by the service after life-threatening accidents

By Ben Keeley

/ 20 Aug 2015

Jordan sinks promotion hopes

Rye's promotion hopes took a battering when they met Slinfold on the Salts on Saturday August 8, looking to close the gap at the top of the table. Martin Blincow reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 13 Aug 2015

Closed tennis standards high

The closed tournament at Rye Tennis Club on Saturday August 8 was well attended and the standard was high. The match of the day was the ladies singles final between

By Ben Keeley

/ 13 Aug 2015

Beckley beatle into new season

Beckley look to continue there progression as they go into the 2015/16 season this time they have some players from the under 16s.

By Ben Keeley

/ 13 Aug 2015

Lack of options undoes Seconds

Rye Seconds travelled to Haywards Heath with a lack of bowling options, and this was very clear at tea. Rye lost the toss yet again and spent the afternoon in the field facing a good batting track and a quick outfield.

By Ben Keeley

/ 13 Aug 2015

Casuals excited for new season

Icklesham Casuals start the new season with the veterans looking to defend the title they won last season and 1st and 2nd teams hoping to improve and progress through the league

By Ben Keeley

/ 13 Aug 2015

Replacing Casuals' pavilion

Icklesham residents are proving that a community can make a difference as they raise funds for a new sport pavilion following vandalism to the current pavilion. Read David Mayne's report here about their efforts and find how you can get involved

By Ben Keeley

/ 13 Aug 2015